No, applicants proposing to use a Preferred Source, as defined by Section 162 of the State Finance Law, do not have to complete a waiver request, nor do they need to provide Good Faith Efforts documentation. They only need to complete a Cover Letter, the Goal Calculation Worksheet, and the EEO Staffing Plan (form 100). This is only true, however, when the goal calculation amounts to $0 on line 9 of the Worksheet. If the amount is above $0, they would need to complete the forms for No Participation, Request a Complete Waiver if meeting the calculated goal is not an option. SED will review each waiver request and accompanying documentation on a case-by-case basis. For more information on Preferred Sources and LGRMIF grants, please see the current LGRMIF RFP/Guidelines or the Office of General Services Preferred Source Offerings.
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